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The events take place during the Great Patriotic War. The mother is illiterate, unable to read or write, but since the only way to stay informed is to wait for and read letters from the front, she begins to teach herself and eventually becomes a postwoman. More than once, she has to deliver tragic news to other families, and she takes upon herself the burden of compassion for the mothers, understanding their grief and trying to ease it.
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How long is A tale about a mother?
A tale about a mother has a runtime of 1h 30m (1 hour and 30 minutes).
Who directed A tale about a mother?
A tale about a mother was directed by Alexander Karpov and released in 1963.
What genre is A tale about a mother?
A tale about a mother is a Drama, War film (1963).
Who stars in A tale about a mother?
The cast of A tale about a mother includes Amina Umurzakova, Kanabek Baiseitov, Biken Rimova, Mukhtar Bakhtygereev, Alibek Ishanov.
